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Despite its ambitious premise, Primitive War doesn’t skimp on characters or emotional stakes. Spark took care to introduce layered characters—most notably a gender-swapped scientist, played with nuance, who struggles with addiction issues, adding moral complexity and human depth to what could have been flat archetypes.
The portrayal of dinosaurs aligns with paleontological data—feathered raptors, smaller and more agile than their Hollywood counterparts—demonstrating a respect for scientific accuracy, which resonates with passionate dinosaur enthusiasts.